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FY08 OMS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

181,994 mi
Last recorded181,994 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 OMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 181,994 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 181,994 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing loose x2 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 181,990 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 181,808 miles

Central Rear Lower Floor not fully secure boot/spare wheel carrier (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced differential carrier (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust silencer heat shield adrift

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 181,808 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Floor not fully secure boot/spare wheel carrier (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced differential carrier (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust silencer heat shield adrift

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 181,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 168,751 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to make clear inspection of rear inner brake pads

Pass 11 Apr 2016 152,149 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 137,615 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2014 118,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 116,667 miles

(1)Wipers slight smear advise clean/replace.(2)Nearside front tyre outer sidewall tear no cords/ply exposed.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 99,131 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 78,890 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 23 Feb 2011 59,286 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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FY08 OMS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY08 OMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FY08 OMS registered?

FY08 OMS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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